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Audi has named its new team principal, poaching a major figure from the Red Bull F1 set up.
Red Bull has officially confirmed the departure of Jonathan Wheatley, who is set to become the team principal at Audi after a long tenure as the sporting director at Red Bull. Wheatley played a crucial role in Red Bull’s Formula 1 success over the past twenty years, working closely with Christian Horner and Helmut Marko. He will remain with Red Bull until the end of the current season before transitioning to Audi. Audi is due to enter the F1 grid in 2026 by taking over the Sauber team that currently operates as Stake. Red Bull is in the process of reshaping its team structure following Wheatley’s departure, with Christian Horner expressing gratitude for Wheatley’s significant contributions to the team’s achievements.
